opencutvsOpenReader
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| opencut | OpenReader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Video | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 96 654 | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +6 099 | +35 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 19 |
| Latest release | ffmpeg-8.1.3-1 · 24 Sept 2026 | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
opencut scores 75/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
OpenReader ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for opencut.
opencut is growing faster right now (+6 099 stars in 30 days).
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